Roll Call....

Just want to see if everyone is still alive out there.. Lee

Hi Lee, I'm here... I'm healing from my surgeries. I'm not completely where I want to be with the TT, but I have read it takes at least 6 months to see the final results and as much as a year. Plastic surgery is not a cure all for all the things we have going on in our heads, just as GBP wasn't the cure for our weight. My appetite has returned with a vengeance. I really have to keep in check what I eat and the amounts. I'm able to eat a whole sandwhich(- the crust) that is scary. Other than that Life is really good. I hope you and the other members are enjoying life and that is what keeps us away from the board. Hugs, Debbie

Debbie, I went to a support group meeting for people who were a minimum of 1 year out from surgery. Many stated that if they did a 3 day protein fast (only protein drinks and water) that they felt their stomach returned to the smaller pouch size and limited their intake of food. I know from the UCLA list I belong to that those that did this protein fast for approximately 1 week had dumping symtoms return which allowed them to start over and avoid the sugary items etc. The protein fast is basically what you ate right after surgery IF you were on total liquids. One of the ladies had asked her surgeon and he said the fast was OK to do too. Mary

Thank You Mary for the info. I'm trying to decide which 3 days would work best for me... I'm lactose intolerant, and even if I use the Lactaid milk, the whey is milk based. I'll be in the bathroom. I think maybe Thursday,Friday and Sat. are my best bet, so I can be close to home. I don't want to be at Church Wed. or Sunday and have that problem. I wouldn't be anyone's friend. LOL I really need to shrink my pouch again. Debbie

Debbie, Did you realize that there are soy based protein powders/drinks? Also I always make my protein shakes with water not milk. Vitamin Shoppe carries quite a few of the soy based powders and many of them are sold in individual packets so you could get a number of flavors. Mary

hyjack~~ you look amazing girl

Good Morning! I'm still alive and keeping this weight off. My appetite has also returned and it is a struggle to keep this weight off, but I will do it. One day at a time. One thing for sure is I will never be able to eat like I did before surgery. That is a great thing. My husband and I are both healthy and active. It is wonderful being able to get around without carrying around an extra person. I actually lost 200 pounds all and all. Have a great summer! Susan

Susan, 200 lb loss is AWESOME!!!!! Congratulations. Mary

I'm here, I'm here. Life has been a bit busy for us the last couple of months with moving into the new home and getting settled. Now things are starting to settle down and getting into a normal routine. My weight is still holding its own, not budging. However I am still exercising and trying to eat properly on a daily basis (not always successful, but making pretty good choices). Mary

I'm here. Usually try to check in at least once a day. It has been awfully quiet around here! I've been fighting the same 3 pounds since December. The rascals just don't want to let go! I do have some added incentive, though, to up the fight... my husband and I are taking my mother-in-law to Hawaii the end of October (she's 81). I sure would like to get at least 15 pounds off by then. I'm not looking forward to the flight home (night time flight). Mark, the girls and I went to Hawaii 5 years ago and the flight home was miserable. I figure, the more I can get off by then, the more comfortable I'll be on the plane. Haven't heard anything yet from the insurance company about my youngest's approval for Lap RNY. Will let ya'll know as soon as I find out. Take care.......Wanda